Fresh
Knowing how this harrowing story played out in real life doesn't diminish its power in the slightest.
Bob Mondello, NPR.org
A Mighty Heart
One woman dared to keep hope alive.
2007 · 1h 48m · R
Drama, History, Thriller
Directed by
Michael Winterbottom
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A Mighty Heart
Overview
Based on Mariane Pearl's account of the terrifying and unforgettable story of her husband, Wall Street Journal reporter Danny Pearl's life and death.
Director and cast
- Michael Winterbottom Director
- Angelina Jolie as Mariane Pearl
- Dan Futterman as Daniel Pearl
- Irrfan Khan as Zeeshan Kazmi
- Archie Panjabi as Asra Q. Nomani
- Denis O'Hare as John Bussey
- Harvesp Viraf Chiniwala as Adam Pearl
- Azfar Ali as Asra's Boyfriend
- Jillian Armenante as Maureen Platt
- Zachary Coffin as Matt McDowell
- Demetri Goritsas as John Skelton
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
79%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Emotionally and viscerally compelling and retains a suspenseful, edge-of-the-seat quality.
Claudia Puig, USA Today
Fresh
Winterbottom's gritty sensibility and feel for geopolitical realities is perfect for the film. There's no room for Hollywood gloss - and no need for it.
Calvin Wilson, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Fresh
He [Winterbottom] approaches his subjects as very, very real, not just fodder for topical films.
Chris Vognar, Dallas Morning News
Rotten
The only drama comes in the waiting, which eventually becomes tiresome.
Bill Muller, Arizona Republic
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